Suunto 7 vs. Garmin fēnix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Suunto 7 and Garmin fēnix 7. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 7 vs. Garmin fēnix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Operating System Wear OS by Google -
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 50 mm -
Height 50 mm -
Depth 15.3 mm -
Weight 51.9 g -
Body Details - With band: 79 g
Case only: 56 g
Body Material Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Shockproof, dirtproof, water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Matte black titanium | Stone grey titanium -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, recovery time, training load Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, OTA update, weather information Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/BeiDou receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Google Pay Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 454 x 454 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size - 1.3"
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details Black | Graphite copper | White | Sandstone rosegold Silver
BAND Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Microfibre textile Silicone
Band Colour Black | Stone grey | Graphite copper | White burgundy | Sandstone rosegold | Lime Graphite
STORAGE Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7
Storage Capacity - 16 GB
BATTERY Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 40 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Timepiece mode - up to 40 days
Smartwatch mode - up to 2 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 12 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 7 Garmin fēnix 7
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Google Fit, Google Pay -
SAR Value - 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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